Bachelor of Science - Allied Health - Allied Health Leadership

The Allied Health Leadership concentration at the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is designed to offer students with Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in Allied Health fields the opportunity to obtain a Baccalaureate Degree by using more of their A.A.S. credits than normally transfer to a four-year institution. This concentration allows A.A.S. graduates the opportunity to receive undergraduate for allied health professional courses completed at a community college.

The B.S. completion program is designed for health care providers in a medical field such as medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, cardiovascular technology, physical therapy assistant, and occupational therapy assistant. This concentration will build upon existing professional knowledge to enhance skills in communications, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and leadership theories. In addition, the concentration will equip graduates with entry-level management, group dynamics, and supervisory skills as they relate to the allied health disciplines. Successful completion of the concentration will increase the mobility of the graduate into leadership positions in their respective profession.